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US AID
grants US$ 350,000 to SLRCS for tsunami relief |
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The
US Agency for International AID and Development (USAID) has
granted US$ 350,000 to SLRCS for a relief and assistance
project for those affected by the recent tsunami. This
project will focus on four components cleaning the
environment and removal of debris, distribution of non food
relief items increase health awareness regarding water and
vector borne diseases and re-establishment of livelihood.
Accordingly, 700 family heads who live in displaced centners
in tsunami affected districts of Ampara and Galle will be
identified and deployed for debris clearance on a daily paid
basis. 500 family kits will be distributed to identified
beneficiaries in the Galle district. The family kits will
include plastic mats, kitchen utensils, saris, sarongs,
sheets, mosquito nets, lanterns and soaps. The Health
Awareness programme in Ampara and Galle which will focus on
increasing awareness regarding water and vector borne
diseases.
This
will include the distribution of posters and leaflets with
health awareness messages on personal hygiene and safe water
in local language, to all families assisted under this
operation and train Red Cross volunteers in dissemination of
these messages.
The re-establishment of livelihood programme will include
enhancing opportunities for selected beneficiaries who lost
their means of living due to tsunami in Mullaitivu and Galle.
This will include equipment and boats for fishermen, tools
sets for carpenters, masons, electricians and refresher
training on technology. |
           
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